Which development at the end of the 20th century most revolutionized communication?

invention of the World Wide Web

Prior to entering World War II, which action did the United States take in response to the treatment of Jews in Europe?

accepted a very limited number of refugees

Which statement describes the group President Nixon referred to as the “silent majority”?

Citizens believed to support continued war in Vietnam but didnt speak out

What prompted the U.S. government to support a planned invasion of Cuba in 1961?

new Cuban government had established a relationship with a communist state.

Which two events were accomplished during President Theodore Roosevelt’s administration?

passage of legislation regulating the sale of food and drugs, preservation of nearly two hundred million acres for national forests

By 1929, how did the growth of the air transportation business most affect U.S. citizens?

Passengers and mail were able to travel quickly over long distances.

What conclusion is supported by the 1925 advertisement featuring new technology?

Diffusion of popular culture through radio

How did Anne Dallas Dudley make a contribution to Tennessee history?

She played a significant role in the women’s suffrage movement.

Why did farmers resist the actions of railroad monopolies in the late 19th century?

discriminatory shipping rates increased distribution costs for farmers

At the 1945 Potsdam Conference, why did Allied leaders agree to divide Germany into four zones of occupation?

to oversee the demilitarization of Germany

Which contribution did Henry Bessemer make to industrialism?

He improved the manufacturing of construction material.

Which statement best describes an immediate consequence of the problem shown in these photograph?

Farmers were forced to migrate to find work.

The photograph is of the signing of the INF Treaty in 1987. This agreement demonstrated concern of the superpowers about

the production of nuclear weapons.

Which statement best summarizes the importance of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in United States v. Nixon?

determined that the executive authority of the president was limited, constitutional authority of Pres to appoint foreign ambassadors confirmed

During President Carter’s administration, which foreign-policy events were both related to instability in Middle East?

Camp David Accords and the Iran Hostage Crisis

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, known as “Obamacare,” signed into law in 2010, had which major effect?

It expanded individual access to health care insurance.

What was a major achievement of Cordell Hull as U.S. secretary of state?

He worked to create the United Nations.

Which event led to the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution in 1964?

North Vietnamese attack on US ship

What was the purpose of the Bracero program during World War II?

alleviating a shortage in farm labor

What was the primary reason for opposition to the African-American movement to Kansas?

Southern planters were losing their labor source.

Which action illustrates the U.S. foreign policy of containment?

providing economic assistance toEuropean countries counter Soviet influence

Which reason led to the 1925 prosecution of John Scopes in Dayton, Tennessee?

a concern that scientific theories would undermine traditional values

Why did President Franklin Roosevelt create the Fair Employment Practices Committee during World War II?

ensure that government contractors avoided racial discrimination in hiring

What was the purpose of President Ronald Reagan’s proposed Strategic Defense Initiative?

to intercept ballistic missiles

How did Condoleezza Rice aid the United States during her time in the first administration of President George W. Bush?

by advising the executive branch about national security

Which statement describes the reason the Zimmermann Note contributed to the U.S. entry into World War I?

Germany had declared its intention to ally itself with Mexico.

How did the Harlem Renaissance most contribute to the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s?Responses

by promoting African-American culture as a source of pride

On which point did supporters of Social Darwinism and supporters of Social Gospel fundamentally disagree?

the role of government in society

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1
What was the outcome of the convention?
13th Amendment
Bill of Rights
Emancipation Proclamation
Declaration of Sentiments
2
Which development at the end of the 20th century most revolutionized communication?
U.S. government regulation of telephone services
invention of the World Wide Web
privatization of the U.S. Postal Service
rate reductions in the cable industry
3
Prior to entering World War II, which action did the United States take in response to the treatment of Jews in Europe?
supported resistance movements with supplies
called for international economic sanctions
accepted a very limited number of refugees
applied strong diplomatic pressure
4
Which statement describes the group President Nixon referred to as the “silent majority”?
Citizens believed to support continued war in Vietnam but didnt speak out
Citizens he believed supported talks with Soviets but were ignored by media
Citizens he believed supported new relationship with China but did not vote
Citizens he believed supported intervention in Middle East but were ignored
5
What prompted the U.S. government to support a planned invasion of Cuba in 1961?
The new Cuban government had launched nuclear missiles in the region.
new Cuban government had established a relationship with a communist state.
Cuban revolutionaries had seized U.S. resources in the region.
Cuban revolutionaries had threatened to attack the United States.
6
Which two events were accomplished during President Theodore Roosevelt’s administration?
departure from the League of Nations
passage of legislation regulating the sale of food and drugs
preservation of nearly two hundred million acres for national forests
establishment of a foreign policy of moral diplomacy
repeal of the progressive income tax
7
By 1929, how did the growth of the air transportation business most affect U.S. citizens?
Passengers and mail were able to travel quickly over long distances.
Automobiles were no longer used for long trips.
Passengers no longer had access to trains or buses.
Workers were able to commute over longer distances to their jobs.
8
Which kind of music did the Grand Ole Opry help popularize?
Country and Western
Jazz
Blues
Rock and Roll
9
Why did the US sign the INF Treaty in 1987?
Reunification of East and West Germany
Effects of terrorism and unrest in the Middle East
Production of nuclear weapons
Global climate change
10
Who was the first woman to speak at the convention?
Lucretia Mott
Ida B. Wells
Alice Paul
Lucy Stone
11
What conclusion is supported by the 1925 advertisement featuring new technology?
Radio programs solely about news
Exclusive radio ownership in urban areas
Government-regulated radio programs
Diffusion of popular culture through radio
12
How did Anne Dallas Dudley make a contribution to Tennessee history?
She played a significant role in the women’s suffrage movement.
She established the first health clinics for women and children.
She cast the final vote in the legislature to approve the 19th Amendment.
She became the first woman representative in the legislature.
13
Why did farmers resist the actions of railroad monopolies in the late 19th century?
because aggressive competition for railroad workers led 2 higher farm wages
discriminatory shipping rates increased distribution costs for farmers
because federal grants aided railroads at the expense of farmers
because extensive railroad expansion reduced available farmland
14
At the 1945 Potsdam Conference, why did Allied leaders agree to divide Germany into four zones of occupation?
to conduct trials against war criminals from Germany
to restore former government officials to power in Germany
to secure free trade with Germany
to oversee the demilitarization of Germany
15
Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
14th Amendment
15th Amendment
18th Amendment
19th Amendment
16
Which best describes a major goal of the “space race” that the United States wanted to reach before the Soviet Union?
launch a military satellite system
complete a manned moon mission
establish a military shuttle program
construct a manned orbital space station
17
What did the Declaration of Sentiments call for in terms of women's rights?
Access to education
Equal rights and suffrage
Equal pay for equal work
Right to own property
18
Which contribution did Henry Bessemer make to industrialism?
He improved methods for generating energy.
He developed manufacturing with assembly lines.
He improved the manufacturing of construction material.
He developed methods for mining resources.
19
How did the use of cars change American society in the 1920s?
Increased population density in rural areas
Declined investment in infrastructure
Decreased competition among businesses
Freedom and mobility increased
20
Which movement inspired the Declaration of Sentiments?
Prohibition Movement
Temperance Movement
Civil Rights Movement
Abolitionist Movement
21
In the United States, which factor caused a significant increase in urban migration from 1850 to 1900?Responses
declining interest in family life
rapid industrial development
declining demand for food production
rapid agricultural expansion
22
What was the purpose of the Carlile Schools?
To teach manners to immigrants
To educate settlers on Native Culture
To "Americanize" Natives
None of the Above
23
Which statement best describes an immediate consequence of the problem shown in these photograph?
Government agencies began to provide loans to farmers.
Farmers began to join labor unions.
Farmers were forced to migrate to find work.
Import taxes on agricultural goods were lowered.
24
What was the purpose of the convention?
Fight for women's suffrage
Advocate for workers' rights
Expand educational opportunities
Promote racial equality
25
The photograph is of the signing of the INF Treaty in 1987. This agreement demonstrated concern of the superpowers about
the growth of terrorism and unrest in the Middle East.
the reunification of East Germany and West Germany.
the effects of global climate change.
the production of nuclear weapons.
26
Which statement best summarizes the importance of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in United States v. Nixon?
determined that the executive authority of the president was limited
determined that the right of the president to veto legislation was limited.
constitutional authority of Pres to appoint foreign ambassadors confirmed
determined that the right of the president to veto legislation was limited.
27
What was the size of the convention?
Around 500 people
About 300 people
Less than 50 people
Over 1,000 people
28
During President Carter’s administration, which foreign-policy events were both related to instability in Middle East?
Iran Hostage Crisis and Panama Canal Treaty
Camp David Accords and the Iran Hostage Crisis
Panama Canal Treaty and the SALT II Treaty
SALT II Treaty and Camp David Accords
29
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, known as “Obamacare,” signed into law in 2010, had which major effect?
It nationalized much of the health care industry.
It established wage regulations for health care workers.
It expanded individual access to health care insurance.
It financed the expansion of health care facilities.
30
What did the attendees of the convention draft?
Declaration of Sentiments
Congressional Resolutions
Constitutional Amendments
Manifesto for Women's Rights
31
What was a major achievement of Cordell Hull as U.S. secretary of state?
He coordinated and flew the Berlin Airlift.
He worked to create the United Nations.
He planned and supervised the Normandy Invasion.
He worked on the Manhattan Project.
32
Which event led to the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution in 1964?
North Vietnamese attack on US ship
Launch of a satellite
Fall of Saigon
Tet Offensive
33
What did the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution authorize in 1964?
Support for space programs
Invasion of the Soviet Union
Reduction of carbon pollution
Military action in Vietnam
34
What was a major effect of the baby boom in the US?
Slowing of technological innovation
Increase in unemployment rate
Growth of consumer culture
Decrease in environmental regulations
35
What was the purpose of the Bracero program during World War II?
promoting an international alliance
increasing the size of the draft pool
alleviating a shortage in farm labor
preventing the danger of espionage
36
Why did the US refuse to join the League of Nations?
Fear of foreign entanglements
Fear of increased debt
Fear of increased taxation
Fear of trade embargos
37
What was the primary reason for opposition to the African-American movement to Kansas?
Kansas was the location of reservations for American Indians.
Northern industrialists were recruiting factory workers.
Kansas had an inadequate number of schools and libraries.
Southern planters were losing their labor source.
38
Which action illustrates the U.S. foreign policy of containment?
reaching an agreement with the Soviets to limit nuclear weapon development
organizing a direct military attack on Soviet Union 2 overthrow the premier
providing economic assistance toEuropean countries counter Soviet influence
forming new alliances w/ European countries after collapse of Soviet Union
39
Which reason led to the 1925 prosecution of John Scopes in Dayton, Tennessee?
a concern that scientific theories would undermine traditional values
a belief that radical philosophies would threaten political stability
a concern that federal laws would undermine freedom of speech
a belief that alcohol consumption would threaten the stability of families
40
Why did President Franklin Roosevelt create the Fair Employment Practices Committee during World War II?
ensure that government contractors avoided excessive overtime for workers
to ensure that government contractors provided a safe working environment
to ensure that government contractors paid adequate wages for women
ensure that government contractors avoided racial discrimination in hiring
41
What document was the Declaration of Sentiments modeled after?
Declaration of Independence
Magna Carta
Constitution of the United States
Emancipation Proclamation
42
What was the purpose of President Ronald Reagan’s proposed Strategic Defense Initiative?
to improve international relations
to gather sensitive data
to intercept ballistic missiles
to decrease military spending
43
How did Condoleezza Rice aid the United States during her time in the first administration of President George W. Bush?
by advising the executive branch about national security
by heading the agency that deals with airport security
by arguing cases before the U.S. Supreme Court
by serving in the U.S. Senate and heading a committee
44
Which statement describes the reason the Zimmermann Note contributed to the U.S. entry into World War I?
The United States had allowed the conflict to escalate through neutrality.
Germany was actively interfering with crucial foreign alliances.
The United States had trade interests with Mexico.
Germany had declared its intention to ally itself with Mexico.
45
How did the Harlem Renaissance most contribute to the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s?Responses
by promoting African-American culture as a source of pride
by electing African Americans to serve in government
by bringing public awareness to segregation in the military
by beginning the process of abolishing discriminatory laws
46
Which of these contributed most to the creation of Hoovervilles during the Great Depression?
the passage of economic recovery measures
mass migrations to rural areas
widespread unemployment
the collapse of public relief agencies
47
Who organized the Seneca Falls Convention?
Susan B. Anthony
Harriet Tubman
Sojourner Truth
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
48
What was the reason the US entered World War I?
Interfering foreign alliances
Germany-Mexico alliance
Trade interests with Mexico
Neutrality escalation
49
How did President FDR respond to U.S. Supreme Court decisions overturning New Deal legislation in the 1930s?Responses
by proposing to reduce the size of the court to seven justices
by proposing to give executive branch veto power over decisions of justices
by proposing to fire any justice who opposed his legislation
court packing
50
The photograph below was taken in a Georgia textile mill in 1909.
the conflict between management and workers
the problems of child labor
the issue of excessive working hours
the concerns of technological unemployment
51
On which point did supporters of Social Darwinism and supporters of Social Gospel fundamentally disagree?
the role of government in society
the importance of religion in society
the importance of the family in society
the role of the corporation in society
52
For which contribution are Navajo soldiers most remembered during World War II?
fighting bravely in a pivotal battle
successfully defending a strategic location
developing an undetectable technique for spying
developing an unbreakable code for communication
53
How did the growth of air transportation affect U.S. citizens in 1929?
Fast travel for passengers and mail
Increased commuting distance
Loss of access to trains
No long trips in automobiles
54
What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Sentiments?
Advocate for women's rights
Address racial inequality
Promote religious freedom
Fight for workers' rights
55
symbol of the idealism of those who came of age in the 1960s believe they could challenge oppression and injustice
Woodstock as a symbol of the counterculture movement
Selma as a symbol of the Civil Rights Movement
Kent State as a symbol of the peace movement
Alcatraz as a symbol of the American Indian Movement
56
What was one major effect of the baby boom of 1946 – 1964 on the United States?
decrease in environmental regulations
slowing of technological innovation
growth of consumer culture
increase in unemployment rate
57
The Gentlemen’s Agreement of 1907 limited immigration to the United States of people from which country?
Japan
Ireland
China
Russia
58
One of the leaders of the Exodusters from Tennessee was
W.E.B. Dubois
Homer Plessy
Benjamin "Pap" Singleton
William "Boss" Tweed
59
What was the most responsible military strategy for the stalemate between France and Germany during World War I?
Use of chemical weapons
Aerial warfare
Trench warfare
Introduction of tanks
60
Which issue gained national prominence after an incident at Three Mile Island in 1979?
the impacts of chemical pesticides
he effects of chemical wastes
the hazards of nuclear energy
the dangers of offshore drilling
61
What factors completed the Great Migration chart?
Housing restrictions; Lack of discrimination
Lack of employment; Military service
Jim Crow laws; Availability of jobs
Lack of employment; Military service
62
Which factor contributed to the severity of the Great Depression?
Companies failed to produce enough merchandise.
Individuals purchased stocks with borrowed money.
Workers went on strike to stop production.
Real estate prices became overly inflated.
63
Which role did Samuel Gompers play in the labor movement?
He advocated to improve working conditions for industrial laborers.
He petitioned the government to reduce industrial regulations.
He documented the conditions of child laborers through photographs.
He prosecuted corrupt public office holders.
64
Who won the 1960 presidential debates?
Kennedy
Neither
Both
Nixon
65
What did the Supreme Court ruling on the Schenck v. United States case impact?
Protecting soldiers' speech
Granting German prisoners free speech
Free speech during wars
Limiting free speech
66
The term Exodusters best describes...
African American homesteaders
white homesteaders
those who oppose African Americans
67
Which World War II action occurred under the leadership of General Douglas MacArthur?
the liberation of the Philippines
the invasion into North Africa
the occupation of Berlin
the victory at Normandy
68
Which means did Adolf Hitler use to gain power before World War II?
He relied on the support of labor unions and business interests.
He relied on widespread discontent and extreme nationalism.
He was considered by most countries as preferable to communism.
He capitalized on a robust German economy and international respect.
69
What impact did the Agricultural Adjustment Act have on the Great Depression?
It provided low interest loans to ranchers.
It established a minimum wage for farmers.
It reduced the price of farmland.
It helped increase crop prices.
70
How did the flappers of the 1920s most contribute to societal change in the United States?
by promoting racial equality
by challenging cultural norms
by supporting nativist policies
by practicing civil disobedience
71
What was the main purpose of the 24th Amendment?
to limit the authority of the executive branch
to increase government revenue
to guarantee freedom of speech
to protect the right of all citizens to vote

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Questions 71

Answers

1
What was the outcome of the convention?
13th Amendment
Bill of Rights
Emancipation Proclamation
Declaration of Sentiments
2
Which development at the end of the 20th century most revolutionized communication?
U.S. government regulation of telephone services
invention of the World Wide Web
privatization of the U.S. Postal Service
rate reductions in the cable industry
3
Prior to entering World War II, which action did the United States take in response to the treatment of Jews in Europe?
supported resistance movements with supplies
called for international economic sanctions
accepted a very limited number of refugees
applied strong diplomatic pressure
4
Which statement describes the group President Nixon referred to as the “silent majority”?
Citizens believed to support continued war in Vietnam but didnt speak out
Citizens he believed supported talks with Soviets but were ignored by media
Citizens he believed supported new relationship with China but did not vote
Citizens he believed supported intervention in Middle East but were ignored
5
What prompted the U.S. government to support a planned invasion of Cuba in 1961?
The new Cuban government had launched nuclear missiles in the region.
new Cuban government had established a relationship with a communist state.
Cuban revolutionaries had seized U.S. resources in the region.
Cuban revolutionaries had threatened to attack the United States.
6
Which two events were accomplished during President Theodore Roosevelt’s administration?
departure from the League of Nations
passage of legislation regulating the sale of food and drugs
preservation of nearly two hundred million acres for national forests
establishment of a foreign policy of moral diplomacy
repeal of the progressive income tax
7
By 1929, how did the growth of the air transportation business most affect U.S. citizens?
Passengers and mail were able to travel quickly over long distances.
Automobiles were no longer used for long trips.
Passengers no longer had access to trains or buses.
Workers were able to commute over longer distances to their jobs.
8
Which kind of music did the Grand Ole Opry help popularize?
Country and Western
Jazz
Blues
Rock and Roll
9
Why did the US sign the INF Treaty in 1987?
Reunification of East and West Germany
Effects of terrorism and unrest in the Middle East
Production of nuclear weapons
Global climate change
10
Who was the first woman to speak at the convention?
Lucretia Mott
Ida B. Wells
Alice Paul
Lucy Stone
11
What conclusion is supported by the 1925 advertisement featuring new technology?
Radio programs solely about news
Exclusive radio ownership in urban areas
Government-regulated radio programs
Diffusion of popular culture through radio
12
How did Anne Dallas Dudley make a contribution to Tennessee history?
She played a significant role in the women’s suffrage movement.
She established the first health clinics for women and children.
She cast the final vote in the legislature to approve the 19th Amendment.
She became the first woman representative in the legislature.
13
Why did farmers resist the actions of railroad monopolies in the late 19th century?
because aggressive competition for railroad workers led 2 higher farm wages
discriminatory shipping rates increased distribution costs for farmers
because federal grants aided railroads at the expense of farmers
because extensive railroad expansion reduced available farmland
14
At the 1945 Potsdam Conference, why did Allied leaders agree to divide Germany into four zones of occupation?
to conduct trials against war criminals from Germany
to restore former government officials to power in Germany
to secure free trade with Germany
to oversee the demilitarization of Germany
15
Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
14th Amendment
15th Amendment
18th Amendment
19th Amendment
16
Which best describes a major goal of the “space race” that the United States wanted to reach before the Soviet Union?
launch a military satellite system
complete a manned moon mission
establish a military shuttle program
construct a manned orbital space station
17
What did the Declaration of Sentiments call for in terms of women's rights?
Access to education
Equal rights and suffrage
Equal pay for equal work
Right to own property
18
Which contribution did Henry Bessemer make to industrialism?
He improved methods for generating energy.
He developed manufacturing with assembly lines.
He improved the manufacturing of construction material.
He developed methods for mining resources.
19
How did the use of cars change American society in the 1920s?
Increased population density in rural areas
Declined investment in infrastructure
Decreased competition among businesses
Freedom and mobility increased
20
Which movement inspired the Declaration of Sentiments?
Prohibition Movement
Temperance Movement
Civil Rights Movement
Abolitionist Movement
21
In the United States, which factor caused a significant increase in urban migration from 1850 to 1900?Responses
declining interest in family life
rapid industrial development
declining demand for food production
rapid agricultural expansion
22
What was the purpose of the Carlile Schools?
To teach manners to immigrants
To educate settlers on Native Culture
To "Americanize" Natives
None of the Above
23
Which statement best describes an immediate consequence of the problem shown in these photograph?
Government agencies began to provide loans to farmers.
Farmers began to join labor unions.
Farmers were forced to migrate to find work.
Import taxes on agricultural goods were lowered.
24
What was the purpose of the convention?
Fight for women's suffrage
Advocate for workers' rights
Expand educational opportunities
Promote racial equality
25
The photograph is of the signing of the INF Treaty in 1987. This agreement demonstrated concern of the superpowers about
the growth of terrorism and unrest in the Middle East.
the reunification of East Germany and West Germany.
the effects of global climate change.
the production of nuclear weapons.
26
Which statement best summarizes the importance of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in United States v. Nixon?
determined that the executive authority of the president was limited
determined that the right of the president to veto legislation was limited.
constitutional authority of Pres to appoint foreign ambassadors confirmed
determined that the right of the president to veto legislation was limited.
27
What was the size of the convention?
Around 500 people
About 300 people
Less than 50 people
Over 1,000 people
28
During President Carter’s administration, which foreign-policy events were both related to instability in Middle East?
Iran Hostage Crisis and Panama Canal Treaty
Camp David Accords and the Iran Hostage Crisis
Panama Canal Treaty and the SALT II Treaty
SALT II Treaty and Camp David Accords
29
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, known as “Obamacare,” signed into law in 2010, had which major effect?
It nationalized much of the health care industry.
It established wage regulations for health care workers.
It expanded individual access to health care insurance.
It financed the expansion of health care facilities.
30
What did the attendees of the convention draft?
Declaration of Sentiments
Congressional Resolutions
Constitutional Amendments
Manifesto for Women's Rights
31
What was a major achievement of Cordell Hull as U.S. secretary of state?
He coordinated and flew the Berlin Airlift.
He worked to create the United Nations.
He planned and supervised the Normandy Invasion.
He worked on the Manhattan Project.
32
Which event led to the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution in 1964?
North Vietnamese attack on US ship
Launch of a satellite
Fall of Saigon
Tet Offensive
33
What did the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution authorize in 1964?
Support for space programs
Invasion of the Soviet Union
Reduction of carbon pollution
Military action in Vietnam
34
What was a major effect of the baby boom in the US?
Slowing of technological innovation
Increase in unemployment rate
Growth of consumer culture
Decrease in environmental regulations
35
What was the purpose of the Bracero program during World War II?
promoting an international alliance
increasing the size of the draft pool
alleviating a shortage in farm labor
preventing the danger of espionage
36
Why did the US refuse to join the League of Nations?
Fear of foreign entanglements
Fear of increased debt
Fear of increased taxation
Fear of trade embargos
37
What was the primary reason for opposition to the African-American movement to Kansas?
Kansas was the location of reservations for American Indians.
Northern industrialists were recruiting factory workers.
Kansas had an inadequate number of schools and libraries.
Southern planters were losing their labor source.
38
Which action illustrates the U.S. foreign policy of containment?
reaching an agreement with the Soviets to limit nuclear weapon development
organizing a direct military attack on Soviet Union 2 overthrow the premier
providing economic assistance toEuropean countries counter Soviet influence
forming new alliances w/ European countries after collapse of Soviet Union
39
Which reason led to the 1925 prosecution of John Scopes in Dayton, Tennessee?
a concern that scientific theories would undermine traditional values
a belief that radical philosophies would threaten political stability
a concern that federal laws would undermine freedom of speech
a belief that alcohol consumption would threaten the stability of families
40
Why did President Franklin Roosevelt create the Fair Employment Practices Committee during World War II?
ensure that government contractors avoided excessive overtime for workers
to ensure that government contractors provided a safe working environment
to ensure that government contractors paid adequate wages for women
ensure that government contractors avoided racial discrimination in hiring
41
What document was the Declaration of Sentiments modeled after?
Declaration of Independence
Magna Carta
Constitution of the United States
Emancipation Proclamation
42
What was the purpose of President Ronald Reagan’s proposed Strategic Defense Initiative?
to improve international relations
to gather sensitive data
to intercept ballistic missiles
to decrease military spending
43
How did Condoleezza Rice aid the United States during her time in the first administration of President George W. Bush?
by advising the executive branch about national security
by heading the agency that deals with airport security
by arguing cases before the U.S. Supreme Court
by serving in the U.S. Senate and heading a committee
44
Which statement describes the reason the Zimmermann Note contributed to the U.S. entry into World War I?
The United States had allowed the conflict to escalate through neutrality.
Germany was actively interfering with crucial foreign alliances.
The United States had trade interests with Mexico.
Germany had declared its intention to ally itself with Mexico.
45
How did the Harlem Renaissance most contribute to the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s?Responses
by promoting African-American culture as a source of pride
by electing African Americans to serve in government
by bringing public awareness to segregation in the military
by beginning the process of abolishing discriminatory laws
46
Which of these contributed most to the creation of Hoovervilles during the Great Depression?
the passage of economic recovery measures
mass migrations to rural areas
widespread unemployment
the collapse of public relief agencies
47
Who organized the Seneca Falls Convention?
Susan B. Anthony
Harriet Tubman
Sojourner Truth
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
48
What was the reason the US entered World War I?
Interfering foreign alliances
Germany-Mexico alliance
Trade interests with Mexico
Neutrality escalation
49
How did President FDR respond to U.S. Supreme Court decisions overturning New Deal legislation in the 1930s?Responses
by proposing to reduce the size of the court to seven justices
by proposing to give executive branch veto power over decisions of justices
by proposing to fire any justice who opposed his legislation
court packing
50
The photograph below was taken in a Georgia textile mill in 1909.
the conflict between management and workers
the problems of child labor
the issue of excessive working hours
the concerns of technological unemployment
51
On which point did supporters of Social Darwinism and supporters of Social Gospel fundamentally disagree?
the role of government in society
the importance of religion in society
the importance of the family in society
the role of the corporation in society
52
For which contribution are Navajo soldiers most remembered during World War II?
fighting bravely in a pivotal battle
successfully defending a strategic location
developing an undetectable technique for spying
developing an unbreakable code for communication
53
How did the growth of air transportation affect U.S. citizens in 1929?
Fast travel for passengers and mail
Increased commuting distance
Loss of access to trains
No long trips in automobiles
54
What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Sentiments?
Advocate for women's rights
Address racial inequality
Promote religious freedom
Fight for workers' rights
55
symbol of the idealism of those who came of age in the 1960s believe they could challenge oppression and injustice
Woodstock as a symbol of the counterculture movement
Selma as a symbol of the Civil Rights Movement
Kent State as a symbol of the peace movement
Alcatraz as a symbol of the American Indian Movement
56
What was one major effect of the baby boom of 1946 – 1964 on the United States?
decrease in environmental regulations
slowing of technological innovation
growth of consumer culture
increase in unemployment rate
57
The Gentlemen’s Agreement of 1907 limited immigration to the United States of people from which country?
Japan
Ireland
China
Russia
58
One of the leaders of the Exodusters from Tennessee was
W.E.B. Dubois
Homer Plessy
Benjamin "Pap" Singleton
William "Boss" Tweed
59
What was the most responsible military strategy for the stalemate between France and Germany during World War I?
Use of chemical weapons
Aerial warfare
Trench warfare
Introduction of tanks
60
Which issue gained national prominence after an incident at Three Mile Island in 1979?
the impacts of chemical pesticides
he effects of chemical wastes
the hazards of nuclear energy
the dangers of offshore drilling
61
What factors completed the Great Migration chart?
Housing restrictions; Lack of discrimination
Lack of employment; Military service
Jim Crow laws; Availability of jobs
Lack of employment; Military service
62
Which factor contributed to the severity of the Great Depression?
Companies failed to produce enough merchandise.
Individuals purchased stocks with borrowed money.
Workers went on strike to stop production.
Real estate prices became overly inflated.
63
Which role did Samuel Gompers play in the labor movement?
He advocated to improve working conditions for industrial laborers.
He petitioned the government to reduce industrial regulations.
He documented the conditions of child laborers through photographs.
He prosecuted corrupt public office holders.
64
Who won the 1960 presidential debates?
Kennedy
Neither
Both
Nixon
65
What did the Supreme Court ruling on the Schenck v. United States case impact?
Protecting soldiers' speech
Granting German prisoners free speech
Free speech during wars
Limiting free speech
66
The term Exodusters best describes...
African American homesteaders
white homesteaders
those who oppose African Americans
67
Which World War II action occurred under the leadership of General Douglas MacArthur?
the liberation of the Philippines
the invasion into North Africa
the occupation of Berlin
the victory at Normandy
68
Which means did Adolf Hitler use to gain power before World War II?
He relied on the support of labor unions and business interests.
He relied on widespread discontent and extreme nationalism.
He was considered by most countries as preferable to communism.
He capitalized on a robust German economy and international respect.
69
What impact did the Agricultural Adjustment Act have on the Great Depression?
It provided low interest loans to ranchers.
It established a minimum wage for farmers.
It reduced the price of farmland.
It helped increase crop prices.
70
How did the flappers of the 1920s most contribute to societal change in the United States?
by promoting racial equality
by challenging cultural norms
by supporting nativist policies
by practicing civil disobedience
71
What was the main purpose of the 24th Amendment?
to limit the authority of the executive branch
to increase government revenue
to guarantee freedom of speech
to protect the right of all citizens to vote